The Assassin

9th century China. Ten year old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man to whom she was promised – a cousin who now leads the largest military region in North China. After 13 years of exile, the young woman must confront her parents, her memories and her long-repressed feelings.

Director

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Screenplay

Chu Tien-Wen

Screenplay

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Screenplay

Zhong A-Cheng

Screenplay

Hsieh Hai-Meng

Producer

Stephen Lam Bing-Kwan

Producer

Song Dai

Producer

Chen Yiqi